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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Monday August 18, 2025 ( 9 items )  

Breaking the Cycle: A Team of UB Students and Faculty Have Forged a Partnership With Buffalo's Seneca-Babcock Neighborhood to Improve Residents' Health
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 16 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Breaking the cycle: A team of UB students and faculty have forged a partnership with Buffalo's Seneca-Babcock neighborhood to improve residents' health By David J. Hill BUFFALO, N.Y. - One day last year, a man walked into the Seneca-Babcock Community Association center in Buffalo and said he needed help. His family had no food. He had untreated diabetes and cancer,   more

Chairman Lawler Introduces Bill to Repeal Inactive Restrictions on Building U.S. Facilities in Israel
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Lawler Introduces Bill to Repeal Inactive Restrictions on Building U.S. Facilities in Israel * Washington, D.C. - 8/15/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, introduced the Keeping Official Territories Eligible for Land-use (KOTEL) Act to repeal outdated restrictions on the use of specific Diploma  more

Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2025 Border Security Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2025 Border Security Plan * Oswego, New York -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released her 2025 Border Security Plan, outlining her commitment to restoring law and order at our border, ending illegal immigration, and protecting American communities. Rep. Tenney's plan codifies President Donald Trump's historic border security achievements to ensure the  more

Stefanik Blasts Hochul for Secret Pardon of Violent Illegal Criminal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Blasts Hochul for Secret Pardon of Violent Illegal Criminal * Saratoga N.Y., \- Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: "Kathy Hochul was caught red handed for secretly pardoning a violent illegal felon. Her dangerous secret pardon of this violent criminal illegal who should have been deported 35 years ago after his conviction is j  more

Stefanik Slams "No Bail" For Guatemalan National Facing Four Felonies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Slams "No Bail" For Guatemalan National Facing Four Felonies * Saratoga N.Y., - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on a Guatemalan national who, despite facing four felonies and two misdemeanors, is now free with no bail. Police said the accused criminal is responsible for 12 high school students being rushed to the hospital af  more

Student journalists partner with Associated Press at Little League World Series
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Student journalists partner with Associated Press at Little League World Series * SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- While 20 teams from across the globe compete for the championship at the Little League World Series, one team of Penn State student journalists is partnering with The Associated Press to cover the event. The annual partnership provides hands-on experience for talented students an  more

SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates $285,000 for Alfred State to Prepare the EV Workforce of Tomorrow During Campus Visit
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 16 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates $285,000 for Alfred State to Prepare the EV Workforce of Tomorrow During Campus Visit Alfred State Grant Part of $2.6 Million Green Workforce Development Grant Program to Help Students Pursue Jobs in Clean Energy and Sustainability * Alfred, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visited Alfred State and celebrated the $284,910 g  more

Two Men Sentenced for Role in International Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release on Aug. 15, 2025: * * * Two Men Sentenced for Role in International Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Two men were sentenced today in federal court in Boston for their involvement in a sophisticated international money laundering and drug trafficking organization. Yanbing Chen, 30, a Chinese national unlawfully residing in Brooklyn, New York, wa  more

University at Buffalo: International Competition Seeks to Rethink Resilient Design
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 16 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * International competition seeks to rethink resilient design Led by UB's School of Architecture and Planning, The Resilient Campus challenges teams to envision the South Campus as a socio-ecologically integrated landscape By David J. Hill BUFFALO, N.Y. - The University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning is kicking off an international design competition   more